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dislocate

[dis-loh-keyt, dis-loh-keyt] / ˈdɪs loʊˌkeɪt, dɪsˈloʊ keɪt /


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Moreover, political instability could dislocate the supply chains for minerals on which Carpenter’s operations depend.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"I tripped over a step in the garden and managed to, somehow, dislocate my ankle; break my tibia and fibula; and rip two ligaments off the bone. What the heck," said Archibald.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

He’d dislocate fingers in practice and pop them back in like nothing happened.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

When players tear a knee ligament or dislocate a shoulder, when they wobble away from a jarring collision, trainers help them to the sideline and play resumes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

The two boys dislocate and grin at each other.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling




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